How to Use raffle in a Sentence

raffle

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  • The gallery plans to raffle off some of Miller’s artworks at the event.
    Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2022
  • The flight will be raffled at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3.
    The Courier-Journal, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The flight will be raffled at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The banners themselves are planned to be raffled off at an alumni event in the future.
    Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2023
  • The state will raffle off 50 scholarships, which would cover four years of tuition, room and board, books and supplies.
    Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 May 2021
  • The governor said the state will raffle off 50 scholarships, which would cover four years of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies.
    From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 27 May 2021
  • At his homecoming concert in Toronto over the weekend, the 36-year-old rapper raffled off a luxury car to one lucky fan in the crowd.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2023
  • The coalition will raffle off a handmade mask from Guerrero during the festival.
    Laura Latzko, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2021
  • As for when us normal folks will get them, Adidas will first raffle off a limited number of pairs to members of its Creators Club.
    Adrienne So, Wired, 12 May 2021
  • The Chamber has partnered with local businesses to raffle off eight gift cards worth $400 from a pool of participants.
    Lydia Gerike, The Indianapolis Star, 26 June 2020
  • The Alumni Association will raffle the football as a fundraiser for the Tree of Knowledge campaign.
    Rich Heileman, cleveland, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Jojo Roper will raffle off some custom, ‘90s-style surfboards in an online sale.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2022
  • In December, the company raffled 25 cars to customers to mark its 25th anniversary.
    Leila Millerstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Fundraising platform Omaze has announced a contest that will raffle away two seats aboard one of the first passenger Virgin Galactic missions to space.
    Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2021
  • Each one is available to raffle, giving attendees the chance to take home a piece of holiday magic.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
  • At family reunions, her quilts were raffled off, not just as blankets but as heirlooms, woven with memories.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Backpacks and school supplies will be distributed, and a limited amount of laptops will be raffled.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025

raffle

2 of 2 noun
  • In the spring of 1995, Turco won plane tickets in a raffle.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Per the contest’s rules, winners have 30 days from the raffle date to claim their prize.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The event includes raffles, a silent auction and lots of free door prizes.
    Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2023
  • There is a small quilt silent auction as well as a quilt raffle.
    Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Keep your eye out for raffles and food and drink specials at restaurants along the way.
    Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
  • There will be a raffle, and food and drinks available for purchase.
    Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Tickets for the gun raffle are on sale at Flying RF Feed.
    Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Richard had to sell raffle tickets to raise money for her brand.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Aug. 2023
  • There will be tons of great raffles and meat raffles all day as well as live music.
    Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2024
  • There will be food and drinks along with raffles offered before the 80 minutes of films.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The first 100 people to sign up will be entered into a raffle.
    Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Instead, the center plans to hold a prize raffle with one ticket per child.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The evening will offer live music, light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, raffles, and auctions.
    Robert Knox, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Kids in red face paint sold snacks and raffle tickets from booths lining the dirt entrance.
    Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2022
  • The event will feature raffle items from local merchants, food, games for kids and more.
    Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The night includes open bar, food, live music by Beach Nights Band, raffles, and a silent auction.
    Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Easter egg hunts are classic, but why not throw a raffle into the mix as well?
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 24 Jan. 2023
  • The event will feature a large basket raffle, bake sale, tag sale, rides, food, live music and more.
    Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2022
  • This event includes a DJ, split the pot raffle, vendor tables and, of course, running nuns.
    Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Door prizes will be awarded through a business card raffle.
    Dallas News, 10 Jan. 2023
  • In addition to the films, the film fest includes light bites, a silent auction and a raffle for a one-week vacation for four to Kauai.
    Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 15 Apr. 2024
  • Registration for the raffle is open today and will run for two weeks.
    Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2023
  • How does a gun raffle fall into the mission of the agriculture center.
    Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The event includes honorary speakers, a raffle, silent auction and dance groups.
    Anchorage Daily News, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Along with some tasty chili, visitors can expect raffles, door prizes, giveaways, drink specials and more.
    Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • There will also be a DJ and raffle prizes.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Split-the-pot and raffles will be available, and attendees vote on the winner.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
  • There will be a raffle of a succulent arrangement.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The venue also will have raffles and giveaways, including spa gift certificates.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The meeting also includes silent auction tables and a raffle.
    Holly Andres, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026

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